Day: April 18, 2023

NJ Supreme Court Rules Juries Not Required to Explain Rejection of Self-Defense Claims

NJ Supreme Court Rules Juries Not Required to Explain Rejection of Self-Defense Claims

In State v. Joseph S. Macchia (A-49-21/086334) (Decided March 16, 2023), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that juries are not required to unanimously agree on why they reject a claim of self-defense or explain their reasoning. The court’s decision was unanimous. Facts of State v. Macchia Defendant Joseph